SELF-AWARENESS
This part of the brain, called the “CEO,” helps you plan, pause, and think about consequences.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
Taking a deep breath before reacting when words hurt is an example of using this kind of strategy.
What is emotional self-regulation or coping skill?
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn” teaches this powerful SEL skill.
What is empathy?
Proverbs 18:21 says our words have this kind of power.
What is the power of life and death?
Scientists say this part of the brain, still developing in teens, is responsible for helping you think ahead.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
The idea that your brain grows stronger the more you use it, like a muscle, is known by this scientific term.
What is neuroplasticity?
When making a responsible decision, the first step is this, stopping to invite God’s wisdom.
What is “Pause”?
Predicting how someone might feel before something happens is known as doing this.
What is predicting feelings?
Taking time to talk to a trusted adult when you feel hurt uses this relationship skill.
What is healthy communication?
The Bible says if you lack wisdom, you should ask God, based on this verse.
What is James 1:5?
According to Piaget, students your age are beginning to move from concrete thinking to this type of deeper thinking.
What is abstract thinking?
Proverbs 3:5–6 says not to lean on your own understanding but instead do this in all your ways.
What is acknowledge God?
This theory by Henri Tajfel explains how part of our identity comes from the groups we belong to.
What is Social Identity Theory?
Romans 12:10 says we should “outdo one another” in showing this toward others.
What is honor?
SMART goals include “Specific,” “Measurable,” “Achievable,” “Relevant,” and this final piece.
What is Time-Bound?
Erik Erikson says you are currently in this psychosocial stage where you practice figuring out who you are
What is Identity vs. Confusion?
Name the third questions used to check if a plan is good: “Is it simple? Does it make sense? And ___?”
What is “Can I do it?”
When someone else becomes your “mirror” and gives you a harmful or untrue sense of identity, this has happened.
What is receiving a “broken reflection” of yourself?
When you choose to respond kindly instead of reacting out of anger, you're practicing this social skill.
HINT: It's a fruit of the spirit
What is self-control?
Proverbs 16:3 says to commit your work to the Lord and He will do this to your plans.
What is establish them?
This phrase describes how humans are designed to reflect God’s character, giving every person inherent value. Found in Genesis 1:27.
What is being “made in the image of God”?
This term describes the ability to bounce back from hard times, research shows strong identity helps build it.
What is resilience?
Respect and empathy work together to create healthy relationships. Jesus teaches this principle in Matthew 7:12, known by this name.
What is the Golden Rule?
Understanding how your culture, family, and beliefs shape your identity helps you connect with others. This is known as understanding your ____.
What is cultural identity?
Name the four steps of the class’s decision-making plan.
What is Pause → Think It Through → Choose Wisely → Reflect & Learn?